Visiting Jim Thompson House – the soldier, the sailor, the spy and the screenplay
What have the CIA, the Olympics, a Broadway musical and the finest silk from Thailand all got in common? The answer revolves around one…
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Our travel guide to Thailand’s forgotten capital
Thailand wears the heart of its culture high on its sleeve. But the ancient city of Ayutthaya – perhaps the most culturally significant part…
Cook, eat, live Bangkok – understanding Thai food flavours with The Market Experience
Perched above the motion and energy of Bangkok’s biggest and oldest market, and teaching recipes passed down from generations, The Market Experience* gives you…
The heart of Okinawa: what are Power Spots and how do you find them?
The moment you arrive in Tokyo you feel instantly energised. Perhaps this sensation it’s the life of the city. Or maybe there’s another, more…
How to travel in Japan – 10 things you need to know
Offending people when you’re travelling is a real hazard, especially with a culture with so many hidden nuances like Japan. Here are our top…
How to hire a car in Japan and what to expect
Hiring a car in Japan is a great way to explore the country at your own pace and itinerary. Here are some tips on…
Where to eat in Okinawa – 5 places locals love to go
Finding where to eat in Okinawa – in fact anywhere in Japan – is a challenge of choice and an art of discovery. You…
15 things you have to eat when you visit Okinawa, Japan
Food in Okinawa is as different as everything else in this strange, far-southern part of Japan. From Roald-Dahl-esque vegetables to soy-marinated pork belly from…
What is it like in tropical Japan? Our Postcards from Okinawa
Okinawa, Japan is an enigma in an already mysterious country. Not only is it nothing like a lot of the mainland in its culture, history…
5 reasons why Okinawa is so un-Japanese and why you have to go there
Okinawa must be the most un-Japanese part of Japan. You won’t find Shinto shrines or torii gates here. There are no geisha, they have…